Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bunker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bunker Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Bunker, MO, encompassing approximately 298.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from anywhere within the zone is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bunker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bunker Elementary School's student population of 105 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bunker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bunker Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1834 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
White
94%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bunker Elementary School's ranking?
Bunker Elementary School is ranked #1834 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bunker Elementary School often compared to?
Bunker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellington Elementary School, Centerville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Bunker Elementary School?
105 students attend Bunker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bunker Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bunker Elementary School?
Bunker Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bunker Elementary School offer ?
Bunker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bunker Elementary School part of?
Bunker Elementary School is part of Bunker R-III School District.
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